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Stories of Korea’s National Treasures : Haetalmun (Liberation Gate) of Dogapsa Temple

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 51Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaHaetalmun (Liberation Gate) of Dogapsa Temple(Yeongam, Jeollanam-do)🏯 1. The Gate of EnlightenmentAt the foot of Wolchulsan Mountain in Yeongam stands the Haetalmun (Liberation Gate) of Dogapsa Temple, a structure that has greeted pilgrims for nearly a thousand years.Built in the early Goryeo period (..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures : Main Hall (Daeungjeon) of Sudeoksa Temple

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 50Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaMain Hall (Daeungjeon) of Sudeoksa Temple(Yesan, Chungcheongnam-do)🏯 1. A Wooden Hall of Living FaithNestled in the serene foothills of Deoksungsan Mountain in Yesan stands the Main Hall (Daeungjeon) of Sudeoksa Temple — one of Korea’s oldest and most beautifully preserved wooden buildings.Constructed..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures : Geungnakjeon Hall of Bongjeongsa Temple, Andong

🏯 Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 15Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaGeungnakjeon Hall of Bongjeongsa Temple, Andong(안동 봉정사 극락전 · 安東 鳳停寺 極樂殿)📖 1. History and DescriptionThe Geungnakjeon Hall of Bongjeongsa Temple, located in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, is designated as National Treasure No. 15 of Korea.Believed to have been built in the late 12th century during the Go..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures :Yeongsanjeon Hall of Geojo-sa Temple, Yeongcheon

🏯 Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 14Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaYeongsanjeon Hall of Geojo-sa Temple, Yeongcheon(영천 거조사 영산전 · 永川 居祖寺 靈山殿)📖 1. History and DescriptionThe Yeongsanjeon Hall of Geojo-sa Temple, located in Yeongcheon, Gyeongsangbuk-do, is designated as National Treasure No. 14 of Korea.Believed to have been built in the late Goryeo period (14th cent..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures : Geungnakbojeon Hall of Muwisa Temple, Gangjin

🏯 Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 13Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaGeungnakbojeon Hall of Muwisa Temple, Gangjin(강진 무위사 극락보전 · 康津 無爲寺 極樂寶殿)📖 1. History and DescriptionThe Geungnakbojeon Hall of Muwisa Temple, located in Gangjin, Jeollanam-do, is designated as National Treasure No. 13 of Korea.This wooden hall, constructed during the late Goryeo Dynasty (14th centu..